Senior Project Architect: Cities & Places Leader, Hybrid

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO for salaried employees

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead transformative design projects within our Cities & Places practice. You will guide architecture teams from concept through construction, coordinating disciplines and ensuring code compliance while embracing BIM/Revit workflows.

The role requires strong leadership, mentoring of junior staff, and excellent client-facing communication. Our hybrid policy supports collaboration at Jacobs offices and remote locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture required.
• Licensed Registered Architect (U.S.) with ability to obtain reciprocal licenses.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive architectural experience, including leadership of complex projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam and BIM workflows.
• Experience in Design/Build project delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and technical detailing.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and client-facing skills.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical development from concept to construction documentation.
• Serve as project architect on medium to large projects across the Cities & Places market.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, planning, interiors, and consultants.
• Develop and review detailed drawings, specs, systems, and code compliance documents.
• Facilitate client presentations, design reviews, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee schedules, deliverables, and quality to align with scope and client expectations.
• Mentor junior architects and designers, fostering collaboration.
• Support design strategy, sustainability goals, and BIM workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Registered Architect (U.S.)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

BIM workflows

Rhino

Enscape

Navisworks

Job description

Jacobs in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead transformative design projects within our Cities & Places practice. You will guide architecture teams from concept through construction, coordinating disciplines and ensuring code compliance while embracing BIM/Revit workflows.

The role requires strong leadership, mentoring of junior staff, and excellent client-facing communication. Our hybrid policy supports collaboration at Jacobs offices and remote locations.